About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
News Editor
Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.
Stories by Catherine - Page 497
HP ventures into the world of gaming
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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HP dives into gaming with Omen 15, aiming to reclaim its edge in tech. The high-spec notebook targets gamers, launching amid company split.
Telecom operators could lose 50 percent of customers by next year
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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A global survey by Ovum indicates telecom operators could lose up to half of their customers over the course of the next year.
'Make fitness your mission' with NZDF's Force Fit app
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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NZDF launches 'Force Fit' app to help Kiwis achieve military-grade fitness, with no gym required. Aimed at boosting nationwide fitness levels.
Gartner survey shows companies turning to digital marketing
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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A Gartner survey shows digital marketing budgets will increase by eight percent in 2015 as it enables companies to better connect with customers.
HealthShare NZ chooses Emulex to help deliver healthcare
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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HealthShare NZ partners with Emulex to boost healthcare delivery through better network monitoring, ensuring faster access to patient data.
Girls in Games targets budding young game developers
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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education, learning & training
Girls in Games workshop in Auckland inspires young females to explore game development, offering hands-on experience and networking.
Kroll Ontrack expansion reduces restore time from hours to seconds
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Kroll Ontrack has announced new features for Ontrack PowerControls that focus on increasing restore efficiency.
Microsoft's Expert Educator Program launched in New Zealand
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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education, learning & training
Microsoft launches the Expert Educator Program in New Zealand, honouring pioneering teachers transforming education with technology.
Spark review may result in significant job cuts
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Spark's organisational review may lead to up to 400 job cuts by Christmas. The firm aims to boost efficiency in a highly competitive market.
Kiwi company BCS Group sold to Japanese competitor
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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software
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industrial
Daifuku acquires 80% of NZ's BCS Group, aiming to boost its airport baggage handling business and expand innovative tech solutions globally.
Braven's Mira speaker now available in New Zealand
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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speakers
Braven launches Mira, a stylish, versatile wireless speaker with top-notch sound, now available in New Zealand for $129.99.
Vodafone axes staff as part of significant restructure
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Vodafone to cut up to 250 jobs in a major restructure, aiming to integrate former TelstraClear staff and systems by March next year.
Google updates cloud to compete with Amazon and Azure
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Google announces updates to its Cloud Platform services, including a new container engine and expanded connectivity options. Prices also cut.
China aims to dominate the world of robot technologies
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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China will put resources and energy into creating robotic technologies, says Su Bo, vice minister of industry and information technology.
AppDynamics widens scope to IT managers
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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planning
AppDynamics enhances software with business intelligence, aiding IT and biz managers with real-time insights at Vegas launch.
HP ventures into 3D printing territory
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced it is entering the 3D printing market, with the first printer to arrive in 2016.
The next phase of UC solutions, according to Frost and Sullivan
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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uc
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analyst report
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banking
Frost and Sullivan have said on-premise solutions are to give way to hosted and cloud-based UC solutions in Australia.
Innovation stage to boost cloud services spending to $127 billion by 2018
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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iaas
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cloud services
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analyst report
A new forecast from IDC shows public IT cloud services spending will grow at unprecedented rates between now and 2018.
Spark makes headway with Kiwi IT transformation
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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customers
Spark advances in IT revamp with Ericsson, speeding up Kiwi mobile services and enhancing customer experience.
Developers with OpenStack experience in high demand
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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public cloud
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open source
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software development
As OpenStack's popularity soars, firms scramble to hire skilled developers, facing a sharp shortage in qualified personnel for cloud services.